League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Sonoma County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Joseph J. "Joe" Palla Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Cloverdale

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Questions & Answers

1. In your opinion, what are the three most important things the City Council has achieved in the last two years?

• Adopted an Urban Growth Boundery that will appear on the November 2, 2010, ballot for voter approval.
• Updated the General Plan that will protect our hillsides.
• Completed the new Fire Station, History Center, and Performing Arts Center.

2. What are the present goals of the City Council?

• Working to create good jobs where residents can live, work, and play in Cloverdale.
• Working to establish Financial Stability so we can provide reliable services.
• Working to establish a community vision for the downtown core area, including the plaza, former police/fire station and surrounding area.
• Working to establish quality youth and senior programs.
• Working to establish and maintain strong Public Safety and Medical Services.
• Working to protect our environment and preserve our strong agricultural heritage.
• Working with Cloverdale Unified School District to maintain excellence in our schools.
• Working to make sure future water and sewer needs are met.
• Working to make sure the SMART train includes service to Cloverdale from day one.

3. What is the city doing or should the city do to develop measures to amicably co-exist with the proposed casino-resort?

Local government does not have the authority to stop an Indian Casino. However, it was important for Cloverdale to take an official position. The City Council did pass a Resolution opposing the proposed casino. If the casino does materialize, over our objections, I feel negotiations should begin to keep the impact on City services to a minimum, and to make sure that funding is provided to pay for needed services, including police, fire, emergency health services, water & sewer system improvements, road improvements, and traffic control devices.

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